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Which 3 TB drive should I buy?
theone:
--- Quote from: Ayala on June 30, 2011, 03:48:20 AM ---Thanks again, after reading some reviews on newegg about this controller card, it seems it does not support 3TB drives is there another option at this time or is it simply premature?
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Check here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1324649
It does seem to support 3TB drives.
bjp999:
I documented compatibility in the post I linked earlier in this thread and have multiple 3T drive in my array right now, with one of them on this controller. I updated the firmware a long while back. If some people are complaining of incompatibility, it could be they need to update.
3T support is in beta at this time. I have done more with 3T drives than anyone here, and think besides a few issues I have documented in the announcement thread (that don't affect data integrity), it is solid. But it is BETA so you need the right mindset going in.
To make an informed decision, you should read the beta7 announcement thread and understand the issues. Only then can decide if it is mature enough for you.
pmpj218:
--- Quote from: bjp999 on June 30, 2011, 10:46:58 AM ---I documented compatibility in the post I linked earlier in this thread and have multiple 3T drive in my array right now, with one of them on this controller. I updated the firmware a long while back. If some people are complaining of incompatibility, it could be they need to update.
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Would you mind confirming which firmware version are you using for the AOC-SASLP-MV8 card? I'm running with 3.1.0.21 and I'm wondering if I need to update it before moving to 3TB drives on this card. Thanks in advance.
bjp999:
I am running the .21 firmware as well.
cal87:
Any thoughts on 7200rpm vs 5400rpm for these 3TB drives?
I am not that concerned about speed, more concerned about the long term reliability.
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